Entry Level Neonatologist Jobs
New grad neonatologist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, residency training, and fellowship work carry significant weight in the hiring decision. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Pediatrix Medical, Jobot, and University of Kentucky hiring at this level now.
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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is seeking a clinical neonatologist to join our faculty. The faculty member will contribute to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division of Neonatology and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with clinical coverage in the NICU and participation in student, resident, and fellow education.
Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Salary and professional level of appointment will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should have a history of academic excellence/achievement, and will be expected to work in a collaborative fashion.
The Division of Neonatology is a large and diverse group with more than 75 faculty, neonatal nurse practitioners, clinical fellows, and administrative staff. Our division is committed to providing outstanding clinical care at our three Emory-affiliated hospitals: Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory Midtown and Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital. Our high risk Developmental Progress Clinic serves outpatients from each of these facilities as well as other regional institutions. Each year our inpatient facilities provide the setting for more than 9,000 deliveries and more than 1,500 admissions to our intensive care units. Additionally, we see more than 1,200 patients each year in our high-risk follow-up clinics. The clinical care we provide is enhanced by our attention to two other important missions, education and research. Education is the impetus that drives successful academic goals, and to this end, we teach and mentor a variety of trainees, including medical students, residents, neonatal fellows, and students in our neonatal nurse practitioner program. The discovery of new knowledge through research is the means by which our care continually improves. Our research allows us to better understand the basic foundations of biological processes and translate these findings to improvement in patient care.
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Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment in Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. This partnership, The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
Experience
- No minimum Experience Required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in respective clinical area.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Certification Summary
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- BLS, PALS, or NRP certification required.
- Current DEA registration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
- Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
- Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.
- Provides an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
- Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
- Actively responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
- Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
- Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete, and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).
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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is seeking a clinical neonatologist to join our faculty. The faculty member will contribute to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division of Neonatology and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with clinical coverage in the NICU and participation in student, resident, and fellow education.
Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Salary and professional level of appointment will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should have a history of academic excellence/achievement, and will be expected to work in a collaborative fashion.
The Division of Neonatology is a large and diverse group with more than 75 faculty, neonatal nurse practitioners, clinical fellows, and administrative staff. Our division is committed to providing outstanding clinical care at our three Emory-affiliated hospitals: Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory Midtown and Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital. Our high risk Developmental Progress Clinic serves outpatients from each of these facilities as well as other regional institutions. Each year our inpatient facilities provide the setting for more than 9,000 deliveries and more than 1,500 admissions to our intensive care units. Additionally, we see more than 1,200 patients each year in our high-risk follow-up clinics. The clinical care we provide is enhanced by our attention to two other important missions, education and research. Education is the impetus that drives successful academic goals, and to this end, we teach and mentor a variety of trainees, including medical students, residents, neonatal fellows, and students in our neonatal nurse practitioner program. The discovery of new knowledge through research is the means by which our care continually improves. Our research allows us to better understand the basic foundations of biological processes and translate these findings to improvement in patient care.
Additional Information:
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment in Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. This partnership, The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
Experience
- No minimum Experience Required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in respective clinical area.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
- Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Certification Summary
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- BLS, PALS, or NRP certification required.
- Current DEA registration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
- Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
- Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
- Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.
- Provides an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
- Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
- Actively responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
- Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
- Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete, and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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- Pediatrix Medical32
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Entry Level Neonatologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level neonatologist job?
Completing a neonatology fellowship after your pediatrics residency is the standard path into entry level roles. Employers at this stage look for hands-on NICU experience from your training, strong letters of recommendation from attending physicians, and board eligibility or certification. Candidates who can demonstrate procedural competency in areas like intubation, umbilical line placement, and ventilator management tend to stand out during the hiring process.
Which companies hire entry level neonatologists?
Companies hiring entry level neonatologists right now include Pediatrix Medical, Jobot, and University of Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, children's hospitals, and academic medical centers that operate Level III or Level IV NICUs and regularly onboard newly fellowship-trained physicians.
Are there remote entry level neonatologist jobs?
Yes, though most neonatologist roles are inherently hands-on and clinic-based. About 0% of entry level neonatologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be telemedicine consultations or administrative positions rather than full bedside clinical roles. Candidates open to hybrid arrangements may find more flexibility in academic or multi-site health system positions.
Are these new grad neonatologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neonatologist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates who have just completed their neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship, accepts zero to two years of attending experience, and considers fellowship rotations or supervised NICU work in place of independent practice history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged" or "fellowship completion required" rather than years of attending experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level neonatologists?
Entry Level neonatologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-acuity NICUs, support fellowship training programs, and have the patient volume to justify bringing on newly graduated neonatologists as attending physicians.